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Sweater fix: the neck (a how to?)

I loved this silk cotton purple sweater with the pearls all over the front and the sleeves. But the original crew neck was such an ugh. It was so ugly, I never photographed it at all. Picked at this sucker over months, trying to figure out the best way to fix it and then getting [ READ MORE ]

Tops!

Ah finally, McCall’s 6164 with the super gathered sleeves, like as seen on the lady keyboardist from LCD Soundsystem when LCD played Chicago. One in purple waffle from Gaffney’s. Done! A black medium-knit scoop neck number from the same M 6164 pattern where I lengthened the sleeveless bodice into cap sleeves: This sweater’s neck is [ READ MORE ]

Can you change a turtleneck?

Stunner of a silk sweater. Perfect color. Love the little sleeves. Beads on one shoulder. But turtleneck?! I’m wondering if it’s possible, without wrecking the sweater, to turn the turtleneck into a crew neck or jewel neck. Because this beauty’s going to waste as is… Could I stay-stitch the neckline I want, then gently and [ READ MORE ]

Long dress all done

Took a beloved T-shirt pattern and lengthened it into a solid gray dress I will wear all spring. Raglan sleeves, nice scoop neck that’s not too deep, long length, ruching around bumpy middle. That part photographs terribly: And I did the hem with a band I sewed onto the dress’ wrong side at the bottom [ READ MORE ]

Bound: purple sweater dress

Bound and ready to go. Maybe with Christmas-present bracelets? The scoop neck came out great. The only think I don’t love is the buttons. Will give them a run, maybe change them out after wearing. Bias binding strips pinned right on. Sewed right on, about 3/8 inch from the edge, with a little zigzag. Trimmed [ READ MORE ]

Word on Georgie-girl

Sleeping standing up. Nose pokes out.

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